The Mo Ibrahim governance index has pin pointed that governance in 2017 is deteriorating. 

The report indicated that although governance in Africa has seen some growth in recent years, it has significantly slowed down.

"As many countries struggle to build on recent progress or to reverse negative trends, and as concerns emerge in some key sectors, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation is calling for vigilance on the continent's future", the report stated.

On Ghana especially,  it indicated "in overall governance ,Ghana has scored 65.0 (out of 100.0) ranking 8th (out of 54) in Africa. The country scored higher than the African average (50.8) and higher than the regional average for West Africa" it also indicated.

by Salim Abubakr/ghanaguardian.com